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1L visit Rangayana campus during Bahuroopi festival

RANGAYANA director Satish Tiptur said on Monday that the Bahuroopi National Theatre Festival, which was based on the theme, liberation, has registered a great success with more than one lakh people visiting the Rangayana campus.

BRAIN ROT MENTAL HEALTH AFFECTED BY MINDLESS SCROLLING ONLINE

FOURTEEN-year-old John (*name changed) from Bengaluru was increasingly getting addicted to online video games. The excessive screen time also resulted in him isolating from the world around him.

Masked gang attacks Kerala bizman, escapes with SUV, Rs 1.5L cash

AFTER a bank robbery and loot at the ATM, a daylight robbery was reported near Harohalli in the Jaipura police station limits in Mysuru on Monday morning.

ED Statement on MUDA is Politically Motivated, Says CM

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said the statement of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on attaching properties in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case against him and others is politically motivated.

5 Cops Held Responsible for Badlapur 'Fake' Encounter

A magistrate's inquiry has held five Maharashtra policemen responsible for the custodial death of Akshay Shinde, the accused in the Badlapur school sexual assault case, raising doubt on police claims that the accused opened fire and was killed in retaliatory firing in September last year.

THE NEED TO CELEBRATE DIVERSITY WITHIN LGBTQIA+

ONALD Trump's recent statements about abolishing \"transgender lunacy\" and emphasizing binary gender identities have sparked widespread concern.

Every Step You Take, They'll Be Watching You

There are many lessons from the work-life balance debate. One is for leaders to watch their words. Another is to recognise the generational shift in attitude towards work

Defamation proceedings against Rahul stayed

THE Supreme Court on Monday stayed trial court proceedings against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case filed against him for alleged defamatory remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

More than 36 Passengers Injured as KSRTC Bus Overturns at Maddur

More than 36 passengers were injured after the KSRTC bus in which they were traveling overturned on the old Bengaluru-Mysuru highway near Rudrakshipura in Maddur taluk on Monday morning.

Dixon Profit Rises 77.5% Fueled by Mobile Biz Growth

Dixon Technologies reported a 77.5% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to ₹171.19 crore for the third quarter of current financial year (FY25).

Biden Pardons Fauci, Milley To Guard Against Don's 'Revenge'

Pardons announced just hours ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration lays the groundwork for an even more expansive use of remission by future presidents

RBI Eases Settlement Guidelines for ARCs

THE Reserve Bank has provided a level playing field to asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) with banks and non-banking financial companies by easing norms for settling dues payable by borrowers.

Iranian Court Hands Death Sentence to Popular Singer for Blasphemy

AN Iranian court has sentenced popular singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo, to death on appeal after he was convicted of blasphemy, local media reported on Sunday.

Skywatch time as rare celestial show begins; 7 planets to align in March

IN a rare celestial event, seven planets of the Solar System will align by March this year.

SHRC Chairman Visits Central Prison, KR Hosp

Three prisoners died at Central Prison in the first week of January

Beer prices up in K'taka, breweries told to cut down on sugar content

Beer prices have been revised in the state. The revised prices came into effect on Monday.

Hope beckons as blood cancer therapy launched

OFFERING new hope to patients facing aggressive blood cancers, India launched the first global CAR T-cell therapy for adult B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (B-NHL), a kind of blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system.

Dalits not duly represented in higher judiciary

USTICE (R) C T Ravikumar, who became the fourth Dalit judge to be elevated to the Supreme Court, retired on January 5 after serving three years in the top court. He tells Suchitra Kalyan Mohanty his struggles, journey to the Supreme Court, the challenges he faced as a Dalit judge, and other issues confronting the judiciary. Excerpts:

T N'pur gears up for grand reception of Kho Kho star Chitra

WITH Indian's men and women's teams winning the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup-2025 and Karnataka girl Chitra adjudged the best player of the tournament, T Narsipur town on the banks of Cauvery is gearing up for the grand reception of their daughter for her outstanding performance.

5.2K birds of 117 species in Uttarakhand's Asan wetland

IN a significant citizen science effort, a bird counting campaign at the Asan Wetland in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand has yielded impressive results, with volunteers identifying 5,225 birds across 117 different species.

2025 World Cup set to be hosted in India, confirmation soon

THE official announcement may take a few more days, but in reality, India was pencilled in to host the 2025 World Cup by FIDE (chess' governing body) last year itself.

Zomato Reports 57% Decline in Net Profit, Revenue Rises 64%

Food delivery company Zomato on Monday reported a 57% fall in its consolidated net profit for Q3FY25 to ₹59 crore as against ₹138 crore in Q3FY24.

UP nod to RDA in cabinet meeting at Maha Kumbh likely

The proposed meeting of Yogi cabinet at Mahakumbh on Wednesday, January 22, is likely to provide a major boost not only to the economic development of Prayagraj but also to neighbouring districts.

From draught-prone village to WHIL: Rutuja Pisal story

IF you wish to visit Rutuja Pisal's village from Pune and opt to use the public vehicle, you have to get to Phaltan—a town in the northeast part of Satara district—first.

More than 36 passengers injured as KSRTC bus overturns at Maddur

More than 36 passengers were injured after the KSRTC bus in which they were travelling overturned on the old Bengaluru-Mysuru highway near Rudrakshipura in Maddur taluk on Monday morning.

Deploy security guards, provide tight security at banks, ATMs: SP

ALL banks should ensure tight security measures in all the bank branches and ATM kiosks after consulting it with higher authorities, said Kolar SP B Nikhil.

IT cos see revival in discretionary demand, deal wins

IT services companies have now started witnessing early signs of revival in discretionary spending and CEOs of top IT companies are optimistic about strong deal wins in coming quarters.

IOB Profit Rises 21% on Loan Growth, Recoveries

CHENNAI-based public sector lender Indian Overseas Bank on Monday reported a close to 21% increase in net income at ₹874 crore, boosted by improved asset quality and higher recoveries in the December quarter of the current financial year (FY25) compared to ₹723 crore in the year ago period.

BR Patil hopes B'gavi event revives Cong back to old glory

BR Patil hopes B'gavi event revives Cong back to old glory

Sinner beats dizziness, Rune in round four

JANNIK Sinner battled dizzy spells on Monday to reach an Australian Open quarter-final against Alex de Minaur, admitting a long interruption when he accidentally broke the net was \"big, big luck\".